We've now hit the 500 signature mark which is a huge achievement - huge thanks to everyone who has signed, shared and rallied friends and family.

The next goal is 1000 which will get this petition promoted even wider and seen by more people. It's important that we make as many people as possible aware of the facts behind these "fun" events and the distress and trauma the animals involved suffer.

If you can, please continue to share on all social media platforms and encourage friends and family to do the same. The more people who see this petition the better and once we reach 1000 signatures we will have a real argument for the event promoters to persuade them to ditch their plans to use live animals for this year and beyond.

Thanks once again - we can do this!